Konami today announced that Zone of the Enders HD Collections is now available in stores nationwide for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Zone of the Enders HD Collection includes remastered versions of Zone of the Enders and the European special edition version of Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner (featuring a new difficulty level, new missions, and more). Zone of the Enders HD Collection also includes a demo of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Nintendo today revealed details about the Deluxe Digital Promotion, which lets consumers who buy the Wii U Deluxe Set earn points when they purchase downloadable games and redeem those points in the Nintendo eShop.
All Wii U Deluxe Set owners who purchase digital content for Wii U, including downloadable games in the Nintendo eShop for Wii U and download codes sold at select retail stores, will earn points with a value equivalent to approximately 10 percent of the Nintendo eShop list price of each purchase. For example, a game priced at $59.99 would earn 599 points. For every 500 points they earn, participants will receive a code worth $5 in credit to be used in the Nintendo eShop for either Wii U or Nintendo 3DS. Points will be earned on all digital purchases made on a Wii U Deluxe Set from November 18th, 2012 until December 31st, 2014. When the Deluxe Digital Promotion website launches in December, participants can see the points they’ve earned and receive codes for Nintendo eShop credit by signing in with their Nintendo Network ID and password. Codes must be received at the website by March 31st, 2015. Received codes must be exchanged for Nintendo eShop credit on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS by June 30th, 2015. Nintendo eShop credit on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS does not expire.
With just one week until the release of Halo 4, Microsoft and 343 Industries today debuted the launch trailer for Spartan Ops, a new story-driven, episodic co-op adventure in Halo 4.
Through a weekly series of cinematic episodes, Spartan Ops will tell the continuing story of the UNSC Infinity, following the events of Halo 4. These episodes will center on the UNSC Infinity leaders and crew as well as a new team of Spartans — Fireteam Majestic – as they explore the corners of Requiem in objective-based missions and help uncover the secrets of the mysterious Forerunner world. An adventure that builds off the Halo 4 story, access to Spartan Ops is included with Halo 4 at no additional charge.
Warner Bros. Interactive and Monolith Productions have released the first installment of the Guardians of Middle-earth “MOBA Mastery” video tutorial series. Each installment examines some of the basics of the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game genre and provides strategies for new or veteran MOBA players as they play Guardians of Middle-earth. This first MOBA Mastery episode dives into the essentials of Guardians of Middle-earth, which will be available in December for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios today announced the release of the official Forza Horizon SmartGlass Experience, a free download for Windows 8 PCs that allows players to extend their racing experience.
The Forza Horizon SmartGlass Experience works as an interactive map of Colorado. Using the Forza Horizon SmartGlass Experience, players can instantly access the entire map of Colorado. Using familiar navigation gestures like pinch to zoom, players can explore the interactive map and set waypoints on the map simply by tapping the desired location on the screen. Once a destination is chosen, that waypoint is automatically set in the game and new route directions are presented to the player.
In addition, as with the in-game map, the Forza Horizon SmartGlass Experience includes locations of special items such as smashable upgrade discount signs, new race events, and more. Through a set of filters, players will be able to quickly find exactly the event or item they are looking for with just a few swipes of their fingers.
XSEED Games today announced that the action RPG, Ragnarok Odyssey, has shipped to stores nationwide for the PlayStation Vita. A digital download version of the game is available via the PlayStation Store as well.
Namco Bandai today announced that ThunderCats for Nintendo DS has shipped to stores nationwide. Inspired by the series from Warner Bros. Animation, follow the adventures of ThunderCats hero Lion-O in a side-scrolling adventure through the land of Thundera.
Team Ninja today released three new downloadable content packs for Dead or Alive 5. Available now for download via the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace, the packs include:
Also available now for fans to purchase is Round 3 Costumes – Full Set ($12.99 / 1040 MSP), which includes all three downloadable packs at a special discount.
Deep Silver announced today that a pre-order program for a special edition of Dead Island Riptide is now available for players who pre-order Riptide early at participating retailers. Launching on April 23rd, the Dead Island Riptide Special Edition includes a pack of exclusive weapon mods, a digital strategy map, and a unique character skin.
Ubisoft today announced that Assassin’s Creed III is now available in stores nationwide for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Assassin’s Creed III takes gamers on a journey from the vibrant cities of Colonial America, across the expansive and perilous frontier to the stormy seas and blood-soaked battlefields. In addition, Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation is also now available for the PlayStation Vita.
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